Search Results - "Haleblian, George E"
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Shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy for the management of proximal ureteral calculi: an old discussion revisited
Published in The Journal of urology (01-10-2007)“…The goal of treating ureteral calculi is to achieve complete stone clearance with minimal patient morbidity. Shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy have…”
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Impact of long-term potassium citrate therapy on urinary profiles and recurrent stone formation
Published in The Journal of urology (01-03-2009)“…Potassium citrate therapy has become one of the cornerstones of medical stone management. We elucidated the long-term effects of potassium citrate on urinary…”
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Dedicated robotics team reduces pre-surgical preparation time
Published in Indian journal of urology (01-07-2012)“…Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (RALRP) requires significant preoperative setup time for the room, staff, and surgical platform. The…”
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Determining Variable Costs in the Acute Urolithiasis Cycle of Care Through Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing
Published in Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) (01-11-2021)“…To characterize full cycle of care costs for managing an acute ureteral stone using time-driven activity-based costing. We defined all phases of care for…”
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POCUS-first for nephrolithiasis: A Monte Carlo simulation illustrating cost savings, LOS reduction, and preventable radiation
Published in The American journal of emergency medicine (01-12-2023)“…Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) is the gold standard for nephrolithiasis evaluation in the emergency department (ED). However, Choosing Wisely…”
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Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing in Urologic Surgery Cycles of Care
Published in Value in health (01-07-2019)“…•Conventional cost accounting and pricing practices within the US healthcare system have led to prices that are highly inaccurate, do not align with true…”
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Renal parenchyma thickness: a rapid estimation of renal function on computed tomography
Published in International Brazilian journal of urology (01-02-2009)“…To define the relationship between renal parenchyma thickness (RPT) on computed tomography and renal function on nuclear renography in chronically obstructed…”
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Testosterone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk of urolithiasis
Published in World journal of urology (01-12-2019)“…Purpose To determine whether TRT in men with hypogonadism is associated with an increased risk of urolithiasis. Methods We conducted a population-based matched…”
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Can Be Safely Performed in the High-risk Patient
Published in Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) (2010)“…Objectives To determine whether percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) can be safely performed in the high-risk patient. Methods The records of 84 patients…”
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Virtual "matchmaking" without visiting electives: Overview of the early U.S. experience and potential applications to the 2021 Canadian urology match
Published in Canadian Urological Association journal (01-04-2021)“…N/A…”
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Long-term lemonade based dietary manipulation in patients with hypocitraturic nephrolithiasis
Published in The Journal of urology (01-04-2007)“…Citrus fruits and juices are a known natural source of dietary citrate. Of all the citrus juices, lemon juice appears to have the highest concentration of…”
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Trainees Do Not Negatively Impact the Institutional Learning Curve for Robotic Prostatectomy as Characterized by Operative Time, Estimated Blood Loss, and Positive Surgical Margin Rate
Published in Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) (01-04-2008)“…Objectives We evaluated the learning curves and perioperative outcomes of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon and his trainees to assess our structured…”
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Subcutaneous bupivacaine infiltration and postoperative pain perception after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Published in The Journal of urology (01-09-2007)“…Recent studies have shown a significant decrease in patient reported pain scores when the nephrostomy tube size is decreased from 22 to 10Fr. We hypothesize…”
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Care Setting as a Modifiable Predictor of Perioperative Cost and Outcomes following Elective Urinary Stone Surgery
Published in Urology practice (01-07-2020)“…We sought to identify predictors of index surgical care setting and to determine if care setting influences risk adjusted perioperative costs and/or 30-day…”
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Hand-assisted laparoscopic versus robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison of short-term outcomes and cost
Published in Journal of endourology (01-02-2013)“…Robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) have become standard for the surgical management of small…”
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Effect of medical management on recurrent stone formation following percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Published in The Journal of urology (01-05-2007)“…Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a commonly used procedure for treatment of large or complex renal calculi. In some instances postoperative residual stone…”
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Assessment of citrate concentrations in citrus fruit-based juices and beverages: implications for management of hypocitraturic nephrolithiasis
Published in Journal of endourology (01-06-2008)“…Dietary intake of citrate in the form of citrus juices (eg, lemonade, orange juice) will enhance urinary citrate excretion, a valuable benefit for patients…”
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Efficacy of intravesical ropivacaine injection on urinary symptoms following ureteral stenting: a randomized, controlled study
Published in Journal of endourology (01-03-2008)“…Previous studies suggest that intravesical administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the troublesome voiding symptoms and pain related…”
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Stone forming risk factors in patients with type Ia glycogen storage disease
Published in The Journal of urology (01-03-2010)“…Patients with type Ia glycogen storage disease have an increased recurrent nephrolithiasis rate. We identified stone forming risk factors in patients with type…”
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The effect of frequency doubled double pulse Nd:YAG laser fiber proximity to the target stone on transient cavitation and acoustic emission
Published in The Journal of urology (01-04-2007)“…Scant information has been published describing the effect of laser fiber distance from the stone target on the mechanism of calculus fragmentation. Using high…”
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